Influence of waste management policy on the characteristics of beach litter in Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Liu, Ta Kang; Wang, Meng Wei; Chen, Ping

doi:10.1016/j.marpolbul.2013.04.015

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“…In a previous litter survey at Cijin beach in Kaohsiung City, considerable amounts of fragmented PSF were observed [35] (see Fig. 1).…”

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confidence: 78%

“…Major oyster farming areas in Taiwan. Cijin beach is the site for marine debris survey as in [35], where trans-boundary pollution of DFW was observed. environmental protection and fishery departments, non-government environmental groups, oyster farming industry, and tourists.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Taiwan is an island country surrounded by ocean, and thus marine debris can originate from a considerable number of sources [35]. These include debris discharged from shipping vessels, debris dispersed to various locations by ocean currents and waves, and land-based debris flowing to the sea through heavy rainfall or river scouring.…”

Section: Current Conditions Of Marine Debris In Taiwan and Methods Fomentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The ordinance did not provide desirable results due to relatively low penalties for noncompliance and weak enforcement of the provisions [35]. This has caused remnants or fragments of PSF used in oyster culture to drift into other regions and caused significant impacts on the environment.…”

Section: Exploring the Trans-boundary Pollution Problems Caused By Thmentioning

confidence: 99%

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“…In a previous litter survey at Cijin beach in Kaohsiung City, considerable amounts of fragmented PSF were observed [35] (see Fig. 1).…”

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“…Data expressed as quantities per linear distance are more difficult to compare because the results depend on beach size/width. Plastic accounts for a large part of litter on beaches from many areas with up to 68 % in California (Rosevelt et al 2013), 77 % in the south east of Taiwan (Liu et al 2013), Eriksson et al (2013) 86 % in Chile (Thiel et al 2013), and 91 % in the southern Black Sea (Topçu et al 2013). However, other types of litter or specific types of plastic may also be important in some areas, in terms of type (Styrofoam, crafted wood) or use (fishing gear).…”

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Global Distribution, Composition and Abundance of Marine Litter

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Maes

2015

Marine Anthropogenic Litter

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Marine debris is commonly observed everywhere in the oceans. Litter enters the seas from both land-based sources, from ships and other installations at sea, from point and diffuse sources, and can travel long distances before being stranded. Plastics typically constitute the most important part of marine litter sometimes accounting for up to 100 % of floating litter. On beaches, most studies have demonstrated densities in the 1 item m −2 range except for very high concentrations because of local conditions, after typhoons or flooding events. Floating marine debris ranges from 0 to beyond 600 items km −2 . On the sea bed, the abundance of plastic debris is very dependent on location, with densities ranging from 0 to >7700 items km −2 , mainly in coastal areas. Recent studies have demonstrated that pollution of microplastics, particles <5 mm, has spread at the surface of oceans, in the water column and in sediments, even in the deep sea. Concentrations at the water surface ranged from thousands to hundred thousands of particles km −2 . Fluxes vary widely with factors such as proximity of urban activities, shore and coastal uses, wind and ocean currents. These enable the presence of accumulation areas in oceanic convergence zones and on the seafloor, notably in coastal canyons. Temporal trends are not clear with evidences for increases, decreases or without changes, depending on locations and environmental conditions. In terms of distribution and quantities, proper global estimations based on standardized approaches are still needed before considering efficient management and reduction measures.

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Plastic Pollution in East Asia: Macroplastics and Microplastics in the Aquatic Environment and Mitigation Efforts by Various Actors

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Kusui

Yen³

et al. 2020

The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry

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Influence of waste management policy on the characteristics of beach litter in Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Cited by 88 publications

References 21 publications

Tragedy of the unwanted commons: Governing the marine debris in Taiwan’s oyster farming

Tragedy of the unwanted commons: Governing the marine debris in Taiwan’s oyster farming

Global Distribution, Composition and Abundance of Marine Litter

Plastic Pollution in East Asia: Macroplastics and Microplastics in the Aquatic Environment and Mitigation Efforts by Various Actors

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